Answer and Inquiry

Answer

Answer noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”

Inquiry is an antonym for answer in reply topic.

Inquiry

Inquiry noun - An act or instance of asking for information.
Usage example: one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Synonyms for Inquiry

Answer is an antonym for inquiry in asking topic.

Nearby Words: inquire, inquiring, inquired, inquirer

How words are described

long long answer long inquiry
official official answer official inquiry

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Ore-sama Teacher His answer to her inquiry: an arrogant smile.
  • Note that the final answer is still mostly bullshit, but it's not totally false, it's an attempt at a middle ground, and it provides a comprehensive explanation that positively responds to the child's inquiry.
  • And depending on how you answer an inquiry a little further on, you can confirm the same truth as well.
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